Such a long, unsuccessful stint as an interim is likely to doom Ulbrich’s prospects to be the Jets head coach next year.

As such, the likelihood that Ulbrich becomes the franchise’s permanent coach in 2025 is slim. Add that to the fact that the Jets conducted interviews with Ron Rivera and Mike Vrabel Thursday and Friday, respectively, for the job, as well as having talked to ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick for the general manager vacancy.

Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich took over the team when the Jets were 2-3 through the first month of the 2024 season. New York has gone just 2-9 since. Still, Ulbrich expects to at least get an interview as the process takes a new course following the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday.

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich of the New York Jets speaks to media during the New York Jets OTA Offseason Workout at Atlantic Health Jets T

The Jets brought in their former general manager, Mike Tannenbaum, as well as former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, to assist with their dual general manager and coaching searches. They have already begun conducting interviews for both openings after firing both head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas earlier this season.

As expected, Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich will get a shot at the full-time gig. He expects to interview with the team’s decision-makers next week, per Brian Costello of The New York Post.

The New York Jets interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Friday for their head coaching vacancy. Vrabel is the second known coaching candidate to meet with the Jets, who announced they completed their interview with him.

Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel could soon be back at the helm for a different AFC team. Per reports from Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the New York Jets are interviewing Vrabel, 49,